Colombia Consular Services / U.S. Travel Considerations
Colombian Passport Renewal in USA 2026 (Cancillería, SITAC & Online Passport)
Country-specific renewal information, document guidance, fees, processing considerations, and U.S.-based consular submission information.
Consular Authority Info
Official Processing Authority:Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores de Colombia (Cancillería) / Colombian Embassies and Consulates in the United States
Note on Terminology: Colombia generally issues a new passport rather than extending the validity of an existing booklet. The ordinary electronic passport and executive electronic passport are the principal passport types relevant to Colombian citizens applying through consulates abroad.
2026 Official Consular Fee Schedule
| Passport Service Type | Consular Fee (USD) | Booklet Pages | Validity Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ordinary Electronic Passport (Pasaporte Ordinario) | $86.00 USD | 32 Pages | 10 Years |
| Executive Electronic Passport (Pasaporte Ejecutivo) | $175.00 USD | 48 Pages | 10 Years |
| Emergency Passport (Pasaporte de Emergencia) | $129.00 USD | 8 Pages | 7 Months |
• Standard Delivery: 8 business days for passports issued via Colombian consulates abroad.
• Payment Methods: Money Order (at consulates including Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Houston, Newark, NY, Orlando, DC) or Debit/Credit Card.
• Photographs: Captured live on-site during consular formalization — external photos are not required.
🚀 Step-by-Step Application Process
1
Locate Your Consular PostIdentify the Colombian Consulate General serving your state (e.g., Miami, New York, Houston, Chicago, Los Angeles, Orlando, Newark, Boston, Atlanta, DC).
2
Check Online Passport vs. Consular RouteIf you are 18+, have a post-Nov 17, 2017 electronic passport, and had prior biometrics, check online eligibility; otherwise, use the standard consular route.
3
Complete SITAC Pre-RegistrationFill out your citizen registration and passport application form on the official Cancillería portal (tramitesmre.cancilleria.gov.co).
4
Book Consular AppointmentReserve an appointment slot on your consulate's appointment system or attend designated special service sessions.
5
Attend Formalization (Photo & Biometrics)Present your Cédula de Ciudadanía and old passport. Your photograph, fingerprints, and digital signature are captured directly on-site.
6
Pay the Official Consular FeePay $86 USD for Ordinary (32 pages) or $175 USD for Executive (48 pages) via Money Order or Card at the consular window.
7
Production & Secure DispatchPassports are manufactured centrally in Bogotá and shipped via diplomatic pouch (published standard is 8 business days).
8
Collect Passport Within 6 MonthsCollect your new 10-year electronic passport in person or follow the local consulate pickup instructions before the 6-month cancellation deadline.
📋 Document Checklist
The following documents are required for this country's renewal application. Confirm specific requirements before submitting originals.
Original Colombian Cédula de Ciudadanía (Mandatory)Original valid Cédula de Ciudadanía in current format (or eligible contraseña). Citizens with prior passport in SITAC may be exempted from physical cédula.
Previous Physical Colombian Passport (If Available)Present the current/expiring passport for cancellation. If lost or stolen, report loss under oath to consular officer.
Consular Formalization (Biometrics & Photo) (Mandatory (On-Site))Facial photograph, digital fingerprints, and signature captured live on-site during consular appointment (no external printed photo needed).
Payment of Consular Fee (Mandatory)$86.00 USD (Ordinary 32-Page) or $175.00 USD (Executive 48-Page) via Money Order or Debit/Credit Card.
Colombia Consular Posts & Jurisdiction
Applicants should attend the Colombian Consulate General with jurisdiction over their U.S. state of residence.
Embassy of Colombia in Washington, D.C. (DC, MD, VA)
Consulate General of Colombia in New York (NY, CT)
Consulate General of Colombia in Miami (Southern Florida)
Consulate General of Colombia in Orlando (Central & Northern Florida)
Consulate General of Colombia in Newark (NJ, PA)
Consulate General of Colombia in Houston (TX, AR, LA, NM, OK)
Consulate General of Colombia in Chicago (IL, IN, IA, MI, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD, WI)
Consulate General of Colombia in Los Angeles (Southern CA, AZ, HI, NV, NM)
Consulate General of Colombia in San Francisco (Northern CA, AK, CO, ID, MT, OR, UT, WA, WY)
Consulate General of Colombia in Atlanta (GA, AL, MS, NC, SC, TN)
Consulate General of Colombia in Boston (MA, ME, NH, RI, VT)
Critical Consular Guidelines & Warnings
- Official 2026 overseas fee is $86 USD for Ordinary Electronic (32-pg) and $175 USD for Executive Electronic (48-pg) — old $94 figure is outdated.
- Consular delivery time is approximately 8 business days — same-day or 48-hour delivery applies only to offices inside Colombia.
- Do NOT bring external passport photos — photographs and biometrics are captured electronically on-site by consular staff.
- Issued passports MUST be claimed within 6 months; otherwise, they are automatically cancelled by law under Resolution 10927.
- Online passport renewal is restricted to adults (18+) with electronic passports issued on or after Nov 17, 2017 with verified biometrics.
- Lost or stolen passports must be reported under oath to the consular authority for legal cancellation.
Safe Filing Guidelines
Before submitting a physical passport, keep secure copies of your passport identification page, relevant U.S. immigration documents and any visa pages that you may need for your records.
Use only the payment method, payee name and payment instructions specified by the issuing government's official embassy, consulate or authorized service provider for the particular application.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
The current Colombian fee for passports issued abroad in the 'rest of world' zone, which includes the United States, is $86.00 USD for an ordinary electronic passport (32 pages) and $175.00 USD for an executive electronic passport (48 pages). The emergency machine-readable passport fee is $129.00 USD.
Cancillería currently publishes approximately 8 business days for passport delivery through Colombian consulates abroad. Actual timing can vary because of international transportation, local operating conditions and exceptional circumstances. Same-day or 48-hour delivery should not be advertised as the standard U.S. consular timeline.
Normally no for the standard in-person process. Cancillería states that the photograph is taken during the formalization of the application, together with the required biometric information. Follow the specific consulate's instructions if it announces an exceptional procedure.
Some adults qualify for the restricted online-passport service, but it is not available to everyone. The current rules require the applicant to be at least 18, hold an ordinary or executive electronic passport issued on or after November 17, 2017, and have successfully completed biometric authentication when the previous passport was issued. The specific reason for requesting the new passport must also fall within an authorized category.
Normally you should have the original cédula or an eligible alternative. However, the current 2026 rules provide that for procedures carried out at Colombian consulates or embassies, the physical cédula is not required when the citizen has an issued passport registered in SITAC, subject to the applicable conditions. The consulate can still request additional identity evidence.
You must report the loss or theft to the issuing authority under oath. The lost or stolen passport is then cancelled and is no longer valid. You proceed with the applicable passport replacement process rather than treating it as an ordinary renewal. A foreign police report is not universally specified as a Colombian passport requirement, although an individual consulate may provide additional instructions.
Have questions about valid U.S. visas in expired passports, postal safety, or state DMV rules?
⬆️ Refer to FAQ Section Above Official Reference Portals
- https://www.cancilleria.gov.co/atencion-y-servicio-al-ciudadano/tramites-y-servicios/pasaportes
- https://www.cancilleria.gov.co/atencion-y-servicio-al-ciudadano/tramites-y-servicios/pasaportes/requisitos
- https://www.cancilleria.gov.co/atencion-y-servicio-al-ciudadano/tramites-y-servicios/pasaportes/costos-y-medios-de-pago
- https://www.cancilleria.gov.co/atencion-y-servicio-al-ciudadano/tramites-y-servicios/pasaportes/preguntas-frecuentes
- https://www.cancilleria.gov.co/normograma/compilacion/docs/resolucion_minrelaciones_3969_2026.htm
- https://www.cancilleria.gov.co/normograma/compilacion/docs/resolucion_minrelaciones_10927_2026.htm
- https://tramitesmre.cancilleria.gov.co/tramites/enlinea/pasaporte/solicitar.xhtml
- https://tramites.cancilleria.gov.co/ApostillaLegalizacion/directorio/misionesExterior.aspx
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Guide At-A-Glance
Listed Fees$86.00 USD (Ordinary 32-pg) | $175.00 USD (Executive 48-pg)
Listed Processing TimeApproximately 8 business days for delivery through Colombian consulates abroad
Listed Submission MethodCancillería SITAC Consular Formalization & Online Portal
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